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AI Impact Summit: PM Modi showcases India's culture to world leaders
February 19, 2026
PM Modi presented India’s rich heritage at day 3 of the India AI Impact Summit to global leaders,…
Traditional music, dance and symbolic artistic motifs were featured at Bharat Mandapam at the …
The cultural evening at AI Impact AI Summit underscored India’s use of soft power alongside its …
ANI News
India sets Guinness World Record with over 2.5 lakh AI responsibility pledges
February 19, 2026
India sets a Guinness World Record with over 2.5 lakh responsible AI pledges, spotlighting …
The pledges for Responsible use of AI commit participants to fair, transparent and accountable …
The Pledges for Responsible use of AI campaign reflects deep participation from individuals and …
News18
India AI Summit: Global South’s AI Voice Finds Its Microphone In Delhi
February 19, 2026
On 16 February, the AI Impact Summit opened at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking the first …
The IndiaAI Mission, with over Rs 10,300 crore spread across five years, has put money behind …
By chairing the AI Impact summit, India staked credibility on a different premise: the …
Business Standard
Allocations for women, children jump 11.55% to ₹5.01 trn in Budget 2026
February 19, 2026
Allocation for women and girls under various schemes has increased by 11.55 per cent to Rs 5.01 …
The share of allocation of gender budget in the Union Budget has also risen to 9.37% in 2026-27
A total of 53 ministries/departments and five Union territories have reported allocations in …
The Times Of india
PM to IT firms: Go beyond services, make AI products
February 19, 2026
PM Modi called upon the Indian IT sector to lead not just in service delivery but in building …
Incumbent IT firms continue to play crucial roles in solving complex business problems: PM Modi
My vision is that India should be among the top three AI superpowers globally, not just in AI …
Business Standard
India on extraordinary AI trajectory': Pichai outlines Google's big bets
February 19, 2026
Google’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sundar Pichai said India stood on an “extraordinary …
According to Pichai, India’s diversity, language ecosystem and digital public infrastructure …
AI must work across languages and local contexts. It must deliver real-world benefits people …
Business Standard
Optimism for AI in India, anxiety in West, says Rishi Sunak at AI Summit
February 19, 2026
Former British PM Rishi Sunak said India shows “enormous optimism and trust” towards AI
Former British PM Rishi Sunak noted the strategic importance of New Delhi, describing it as “a …
Meta's Wang described the present phase as historic in technological terms, terming 2026 as "an …
Business Standard
India key AI hub, company deepening partnerships: Nvidia South Asia MD
February 19, 2026
India has emerged as a pivotal hub for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, driven by its …
MD Dhupar said Nvidia’s ecosystem in India is thriving and expanding rapidly. The company is …
Describing the summit as an “exciting” week for the country, MD Dhupar of Nvidia said the event …
Business Standard
India may be faster in AI adoption than America in 10 yrs: Sridhar Vembu
February 19, 2026
India may be faster in AI adoption than America in ten years with its youthful, more optimistic …
In India the openness to accept and embrace AI is much higher: Zoho Corporation Co-founder and …
Like how UPI became mass-scale in India, AI could also be the same, Zoho Corporation Co-founder …
The Economic Times
India to be 3rd largest economy by 2027-28, eyes $35 trillion by 2047: Piyush Goyal at GEC
February 19, 2026
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India is on track to become the world’s third-…
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India today stands “at the forefront of building alliances, …
The government is looking at creating a $30–35 trillion economy by 2047 to power India into the …
The Times Of india
Space regulator IN-SPACe announces Rs 6 crore seed fund for startups developing AI applications
February 19, 2026
Space promoter and regulator IN-SPACe announced an AI inspired seed fund scheme of Rs 6 crore …
A fully autonomous and advanced version of Vyommitra, based on AI, will be used in the upcoming …
We are keen to see how non-govt entities use this opportunity to develop solutions that serve …
Business Standard
Europe backs India's AI push and supports early ratification of trade deal
February 19, 2026
European leaders back early India-EU trade deal ratification at the AI Impact Summit, deepening …
India is working closely with several European countries to learn from each other and expand AI-…
PM Modi held talks with several of the 11 European heads of state and government that have …
News18
Modi Opened The Doors For India’: Serbian President Vučić Hails PM’s Charisma, Statecraft
February 19, 2026
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for turning India into …
PM Modi is dedicated to strengthening India’s military, enhancing India’s political position in …
When you speak to PM Modi, you speak to him and the India state, without being influenced by …
Business Standard
HUL to invest ₹2,000 crore to scale manufacturing for premium categories
February 19, 2026
HUL has announced a proposed investment of up to ₹2,000 crore to expand manufacturing capacity …
The investment initiative is aimed at building a future-ready manufacturing network that can …
The investment reflects our strategic focus on scaling our brands and creating categories of …
The Times Of india
Google CEO Sundar Pichai says it feels nostalgic to see transition from Digital India to India AI Impact Summit 2026
February 19, 2026
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has drawn parallels between India’s current AI revolution and the …
PM Modi and Google CEO Sundar Pichai met and discussed how Google is helping in the mission to …
As the India AI Impact Summit 2026 gets underway, Sundar Pichai's message is clear: Google is a …
ANI News
Happy that Norway, India share democratic approach to AI to benefit everyone: Norwegian Minister of Digitalisation
February 19, 2026
Norway is keen to collaborate with India on ethical and inclusive artificial intelligence (AI): …
The recently concluded EFTA-India trade agreement, which includes Norway, offers opportunities …
Norwegian Minister Karianne Oldernes Tung praised India's public sector initiatives and …
The Times Of india
INS Krishna launched: Navy cadets to get ‘floating classrooms’ for sea training
February 19, 2026
Indian naval cadets will now get dedicated “floating classrooms” at sea as the Indian Navy has …
The three cadet training ships, which will serve as the backbone of the Navy's sea training …
INS Krishna (designated ‘Yard 18003’), which was constructed at the L&T shipyard in Kattupalli …
The Economic Times
Engineering exports poised to cross $120 billion in FY26: EEPC Chairman
February 19, 2026
Engineering goods exports recorded 10.4% year-on-year growth in January 2026 to $10.40 billion …
Indian engineering exports are poised to cross $120 billion in 2025-26: EEPC Chairman Pankaj Chadha
The export outlook remains strong for the coming months as India and the US are close to …
India Today
Foreign travel blogger reviews Indian Railways meal, says he did not expect this
February 19, 2026
A foreign travel blogger visiting India decided to review the meal that Indian Railways …
Pleasantly surprised by what he was served, a foreign travel blogger reviewed a meal served by …
I was genuinely not expecting this. Indian train food gets a bad reputation, but this mixed …
The Economic Times
India's engineering talent becoming AI talent: Adaption Labs founder Sara Hooker
February 19, 2026
A massive amount of India’s engineering talent is now becoming AI talent, with the country …
India is contributing to everything from data to hardware optimisation and increasingly at the …
India has made significant investments to support long-term AI research in recent times: …
Business Standard
AI, India, China emerge as top EM investment bets for 2026: Goldman Sachs
February 19, 2026
Goldman Sachs names AI, India and China as the leading investment themes in emerging markets …
India’s strong economic fundamentals and expanding technology adoption make it a key …
AI is highlighted as a core long-term investment theme that could reshape productivity and …
Business Standard
Netherlands PM Dick Schoof praises India's AI growth at Impact Summit
February 19, 2026
Netherlands PM Dick Schoof praises India’s AI growth and innovation ecosystem at the Impact …
PM Dick Schoof of the Netherlands highlighted India’s digital strengths and large data base as …
PM Dick Schoof of the Netherlands positioned India as an engaging partner in shaping ethical …
Money Control
India rolls out three sovereign AI models Sarvam AI, Gnani.ai, BharatGen to take on Big Tech
February 19, 2026
India unveils Sarvam AI, Gnani.ai and BharatGen sovereign AI models built locally to compete …
New homegrown AI models, Sarvam AI, Gnani.ai and BharatGenare have been tailored for Indian …
The rollout of sovereign AI models marks a push for technological self-reliance and innovation, …
ANI News
India has one of deepest pools of AI talent": Ex UK PM Rishi Sunak
February 19, 2026
India has one of the world’s deepest pools of AI talent, a major competitive advantage globally:…
Former British PM Rishi Sunak highlights India’s strong base of engineers, developers and …
Rishi Sunak’s comments about India's AI advancement signal India’s growing prominence in the …
News18
Handshakes, Headlines & PM Modi's High-Stakes Keynote: Thursday’s Big Script At India AI Summit
February 19, 2026
PM Modi’s high-stakes keynote at the India AI Summit framed India as a global AI leader focused …
Day 3 of the India AI Summit featured strategic handshakes and headline meetings with world …
Day 3 at the Impact AI Summit spotlighted India’s commitment to AI cooperation, talent …
News18
From World Leaders To Tech Titans: PM Modi Holds 9 Back-To-Back Meetings In A Day
February 19, 2026
PM Modi held nine consecutive high-level meetings in a single day at the India AI Summit, …
PM Modi's discussions with nine high-profile guests spanned AI cooperation, innovation …
PM Modi's back-to-back interactions with global partners reflect India’s growing strategic …
News18
From Kashmiri Girda To Rajma Gilawat, PM Modi’s AI Summit Dinner Celebrates India’s Culinary Map
February 19, 2026
At the India AI Summit dinner, PM Modi presented a region-rich Indian menu featuring dishes …
The diverse and cultural and culinary display highlighted India’s gastronomic heritage …
The dinner hosted by PM Modi reflected how India blends traditional hospitality with global …
News18
From 10K to 30K: France Plans Threefold Jump In Indian Student Intake By 2030
February 19, 2026
France aims to increase its Indian student intake threefold, from 10,000 to 30,000 by 2030, …
The policy to expand the number of Indian students in France signals deepening education and …
The initiative to strengthen cultural and academic exchange supports greater global mobility …
News18
'Safe, Inclusive AI For All': PM Modi Says India Helping Shape 'Force For Good' Conversation
February 18, 2026
While AI serves as a force multiplier for human intent, the ultimate responsibility for decision-…
India is helping shape the conversation on how AI should be used and governed by showing that …
Just as the world established international norms for aviation and shipping to ensure cross-…
The Economic Times
India is reshaping strategy through diversified trade, stronger self-reliance, deeper partnerships
February 18, 2026
The world faces a volatile era. India is responding with pragmatic policies, strengthening its …
Recent trade deals demonstrate India's growing engagement. India aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047,…
India has to do both manufacturing and services, industry and agriculture, core and advanced …
ETV Bharat
India Unveils SAHI And BODH To Build Secure, Ethical AI Ecosystem In Healthcare Sector
February 18, 2026
Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched two digital health initiatives – SAHI (Secure AI for …
The National Health Policy, 2017 envisaged the creation of a comprehensive digital health …
SAHI has been conceptualised as a comprehensive framework to promote secure, interoperable and …
The Financial Express
Digital tools give India’s healthcare a fresh life
February 18, 2026
From Google and Aarogyam to Wadhwani AI and Shishu Maapan, AI use cases for healthcare are …
Google announced plans to fund new collaborations worth $400,000 to build India-specific health …
Over 1,00,000 individuals have undergone AI-supported chest X-ray screening, with nearly 35% of …
The Economic Times
HAMMER deal: BEL, Safran to set up India JV post Modi-Macron talks
February 18, 2026
Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and France’s Safran will form a joint venture to produce HAMMER …
Bharat Electronics Ltd and France’s Safran’s partnership aims to bolster India's domestic …
HAMMER, officially designated AASM from the French Armement Air-Sol Modulaire, is a precision-…
The Indian Express
World’s only helicopter to fly at Everest heights will be made in India’: Modi on India-France H125 project
February 18, 2026
India and France elevated bilateral ties to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership” after PM …
PM Modi and French President Macron virtually inaugurated the H125 Light Utility Helicopter …
Calling the India-France relationship “very crucial”, PM Modi said, “The strategic partnership …
The Economic Times
India is the voice of Global South: PM
February 18, 2026
India has evolved into a confident and credible voice of the Global South, shaping global …
PM Modi said as the world looks for steady leadership in uncertain times, India stands out as a …
India has transformed the ambition into reality through world-class Digital Public …
Business Standard
India invested $13 bn in distributed solar, adding 35 GW in 15 months
February 18, 2026
India has invested over $13 billion to ramp up capacity creation in two flagship schemes in the …
AI integration in energy systems will boost the implementation of the India Energy Stack (IES), …
Rooftop solar installations in the country will reach 1 crore in the next two years: Union …
Hindustan Times
A Swedish corner in the EU-India trade deal
February 18, 2026
Once the FTA is ratified, trade between India and Sweden is projected to double to over $14 …
Time has come for Sweden to be a part of India’s remarkable growth journey towards Viksit …
The FTA will unlock new opportunities for European companies in India, particularly small and …
Business Standard
Eli Lilly eyes India as global manufacturing hub amid rising drug demand
February 18, 2026
Mounjaro-maker Eli Lilly aims to turn India into a hub for its global supply chain as part of …
Sales of Mounjaro, a blockbuster weight-loss drug, doubled within months of its launch in India …
Eli Lilly plans to export locally produced drugs to markets across the world as part of its …
Business Standard
India uniquely positioned to see benefits of AI: Amazon exec David Zapolsky
February 18, 2026
India is uniquely positioned to benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) because of its scale, …
Amazon has invested $40 billion in India through 2024 and plans to invest another $35 billion: …
Amazon’s focus in India has remained consistent: serving customers better, helping sellers grow …
The Times Of india
UPI for AI: India offers 'bouquet of trusted solutions' to world
February 18, 2026
India wants to shape how AI is developed and governed globally by balancing innovation with …
India's strength lies in building frugal, low-cost engineering solutions that work at scale and …
India is scaling up its AI infrastructure, with plans to add 20,000 GPUs over the next six …
Business Standard
India shifts from growth story to trusted global partner, says PM Modi
February 18, 2026
India is a stabilising force in a world marked by geopolitical churn and economic uncertainty: …
India has become a confident and credible voice of the Global South, shaping global …
Digital public infrastructure has enabled India to take welfare to the maximum number of people,…
Business Standard
Modi, Macron hold bilateral talks, elevate strategic ties to special status
February 18, 2026
PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a bilateral meeting and vowed to strengthen …
France wants to be a trusted partner of India so that the industries in both nations can …
PM Modi and French President Macron virtually inaugurated the assembly line for the production …
The Times Of india
From helicopter assembly lines to HAMMER missiles: Key pacts signed as PM Modi hosts France's Macron
February 18, 2026
PM Modi welcomed French President Macron in Mumbai and held bilateral talks to strengthen India-…
PM Modi and French President Macron vowed to boost cooperation in defence, trade, and critical …
French President Macron arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday morning (Feb 17), jogged on Marine Drive, …
The Financial Express
India emerges principal gainer among leather exporters to EU: CareEdge
February 18, 2026
India’s leather industry has emerged as the principal gainer in the EU market after tariffs …
The India–EU FTA will boost India’s $2.4 billion leather exports and expand its share in the EU’…
The India–EU FTA, along with Union Budget 2026–27 incentives and the recent US tariff cut from …
Business Standard
India AI Impact Expo powerful convergence of ideas, innovation: PM Modi
February 18, 2026
India AI Impact Expo 2026 was a powerful convergence of ideas, innovation and intent: PM Modi
India AI Impact Expo 2026 reaffirmed India’s commitment to harness AI responsibly, inclusively …
India AI Impact Expo 2026 brings together global technology firms, startups, academia and …
Business Standard
Mastercard conducts secured agentic commerce transaction at India AI Summit
February 18, 2026
Mastercard demonstrated India’s first fully authenticated agentic commerce transaction on its …
We will collaborate with leading LLM developers and AI technology providers in the Asia Pacific …
We will focus on consumer awareness initiatives to build trust in AI-enabled transactions as …
Business Standard
Estonian President hails ties with India; seeks deeper cooperation in AI
February 18, 2026
His visit is centred on the upcoming World AI Summit, and he seeks deeper cooperation in AI …
We can call ourselves ancient, arguably even eternal Europeans, just as Indians can consider …
We need greater Indian investment, particularly in green hydrogen and electronics: President …
Money Control
‘India leads, not follows’: Macron praises India's global tech footprint, lists Indian-origin CEOs
February 18, 2026
India does not just participate in global innovation; it leads it: Emmanuel Macron, French President
We are here. We want to be here with you. And we are not leaving India: Emmanuel Macron, French …
India and France are choosing each other on land, at sea and in the sky, not by default but by …
The Financial Express
Two-wheeler industry seen growing 7–9% in FY27: Crisil
February 18, 2026
Two-wheeler industry is expected to clock 7–9% volume growth in FY27, taking total dispatches …
India’s rural demand strengthened on the back of a healthy kharif crop and improving farm …
India’s two-wheeler industry revenue will grow 10–12% next fiscal: Crisil Ratings
The Financial Express
Passenger vehicle volumes seen at 4–6% in FY27: ICRA
February 18, 2026
India’s automotive industry is set to enter a phase of growth in FY27, with wholesale volumes …
India’s passenger vehicle volumes are expected to grow 4–6% year-on-year in FY27, driven by …
In India’s commercial vehicle segment, wholesale volumes are likely to grow 4–6% in FY27, …